We set the tent up with the only illumination being a porch light, the moon, and a flashlight to read instructions. My husband opened the box containing the tent while I was at work, and his first reaction was, "There's no instructions." NOT TO WORRY! They are sewn inside the tent-carry bag. It will slip in between the tent wall and the curtain, in an effort to add extra protection from icy windy blasts and inclement weather. For the snow camping, I have purchased an extra thermal layer of sealed 4' x 10' insulation. I was delighted to note that this section has an interior, room-darkening liner, sort of a curtain. The sleeping compartment is not adequately described in the product details. My father-in-law (90 years old) came out to inspect, and LOVED it! He was amazed! Of course, not being staked, the ceiling did sag a little, but it was still tall enough for my 6'1" husband, my 6' father-in-law, and my 6'2' brother-in-law. Inside, the high ceiling of the tent gives a spaciousness that is amazing. We also bought a waterproof layer for under the tent, to prevent the floor from getting soggy! My hope is to keep the floor from being scratched or worn with holes, AS WELL AS providing some insulation from the icy ground. This is sealed attic insulation, with a layer of foam in the middle. My first experience will be SNOW CAMPING, so I'm looking to try to stay warm in a cocoon!įor additional comfort, we bought some insulation (4' x 125') for under the floor, and we also have floor mats to walk on. This is the first camping experience I have been invited on since my youth, my husband being a scoutmaster. We bought a queen-sized cot with air mattress (yeah, we're roughing it!), and I'm even considering getting a Tempurpedic mattress topper for it for additional protection from the cold and to provide comfort. Being a senior with arthritis, I do not relish the idea of sleeping on the cold ground! In fact, it isn't being ON the ground that is the problem, it is getting UP from the ground (I have arthritis in my ankles, knees, and 1 hip) that was the problem. I was overjoyed with the roominess and the space inside. We used sand bags (my husband has many for his hobby) to simulate staking. We could not stake the tent as we were on concrete. It gives a reassuring sense of stability. Once the tent is staked properly, it is easy to see how this tent could withstand moderate wind. I was astounded at how sturdy the air beams are! They are pocketed in a sealed sleeve of the tent, but were quite solid. NOTE: Use the supplied pressure meter to avoid improper inflation! Bonus! I had purchased a battery operated (and very noisy) high velocity pump to blow it up quickly, but the supplied pump inflated each tube in 20 pumps. Further details to follow once we camp in it. The following review is based on a non-camping experience, just on our first inspection and erection of the tent. In fact, when it arrived, I made my husband help me put it up on the back patio (it's large) when I got home from work! But MY experience is GREAT! I was so excited when it arrived 2 days ago, 7 days ahead of estimated delivery. I LOVE THIS TENT! I read all the reviews, mostly good, some not. I am sure there is more to learn about this tent. Finally, there is a ventilation panel above the sleeping area. However, the door has a screen, and there is ventilation around the bottom of the tent. These windows do not appear to have a screen. Since it was an oversight trip, we did not raise the 'blinds.' But I did peekĪround them prior to the sun going down. There have been camping trips in which we retired for the night, but were awakened by a drop of condensation hitting me in the face. But we had not secured the attached tent flys, and they whipped around. Accourding to the forecast, it was about 6 mph. Until about 10 pm, when the wind kicked up. Finally, we camped overnight on a friend's property next to the Tuolomne River. UPDATE: COVID cancelled our plans to camp in the snow.
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